Thousands still need rescuing after cyclone devastates parts of Africa

The death toll from Cyclone Idai in Mozambique is likely to rise sharply, while hundreds of thousands of Zimbabweans are now dependent on food aid. Millions have been affected across southeast Africa and have little other option than to wait for help.

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